Fertility & Pregnancy

The Kidneys are very important organs for the body according to traditional Chinese medicine. They are located on both sides of your lower back. Chinese medicine regards the Kidneys like the roots of a tree. Functionally, they are in charge of growth and development, reproduction and circulation, especially for the lower part of the body. They […]

In the Chinese language, “yue jing” means period. Yue means monthly and jing means something that you should have. This can be translated as “you should have your period every month”. Chinese medicine theory considers that the normal menstrual cycle is around 28-30 days. In this article I am going to discuss how having a shorter menstrual […]

What is post-natal depression? How can it be prevented and assisted with acupuncture and Chinese medicine? In recent years, post-natal depression has affected more and more women. It not only affects the physical and psychological aspects of mothers themselves, but also affects their families and the care of their new-born babies. In this article, I […]

Couples who are having difficulty conceiving after two years, can be diagnosed with infertility. For some couples, waiting two years to discover there is a problem with fertility is too late – for example the couples’ age or health issues with either member of the couple. Therefore, being able to conceive quickly is very important […]

Do you know what lifestyle and diet is suitable during this part of your pregnancy? The second and third trimester of your pregnancy is from the fourth month to the end. During this stage of the pregnancy your body has many changes physically, compared to the first trimester. Due to this, your lifestyle, diet and […]

Do you know how Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine maintains health during pregnancy with lifestyle and diet? In my many years of clinical experience, I have realised that many pregnancy issues such as miscarriages and problems with the baby’s development, together with the health of both mother and baby after delivery, are due to unsuitable […]

From my clinical experience, I think that most miscarriages can be prevented and helped. The important thing is that both sides (pregnant woman and practitioner) are aware of this issue and to pay more attention to it, especially from the beginning of the pregnancy. In this article I will share the knowledge about how to […]

In my clinic I have come to realise that polycystic ovaries or Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is becoming more common. I encourage those with polycystic ovaries not to give up. Most of these cases can be helped with acupuncture and chinese medicine, especially in the early stages of the issue and those of young age. […]

Eggs are a very common and popular food to eat throughout the world. Eggs are generally suitable for all people (except those who have allergies to eggs or those who prefer not to eat them). Chinese diet therapy believes that eggs not only bring great nutrition to the body but also that eggs have special […]

Miscarriage is a common problem presented in the clinic and is just one of a large range of women’s problems associated with pregnancy. Miscarriages can occur from early into the pregnancy up until a several months, but the most dangerous months of miscarriage are the first three months. For some cases, after the first miscarriage […]